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Central TimeGetting The Most Out Of Social Security, Door County Sled Dogs - With more than 2,500 rules and guidelines in the Social Security system, it can be tough to know if you're getting all the benefits you've earned. An author offers some tips on navigating the complex system to maximize your benefits. We also learn about a Door County rescue program that raises sled dogs for education and entertainment.

Central TimeFCC Votes To Protect Net Neutrality; Wolf Hunt Documentary - Wolf hunting is a contentious issue in Wisconsin and across the nation. We take a look at a new documentary on the wolf hunt in Wisconsin that argues that wolves are victims of our political system. We also ask what today's FCC vote on net neutrality means for the future of the Internet.

The Kathleen Dunn ShowHow To Keep Your Heart Healthy - Kathleen is joined by a cardiologist and professor at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin to discuss the things we all should be doing to have a healthy heart. Exercise, stress reduction, and eating right are all-important. They'll also discuss the differences between men and women when it comes to heart disease and heart attack signs and symptoms.
Guest(s): Dr. Stacey Gardiner

The Kathleen Dunn ShowWhat Does ISIS Want? - Kathleen's guest has lived in and written about the Middle East. In his latest piece "What ISIS Really Wants - And How To Stop It", he challenges the notion that the so-called Islamic State is merely a bunch of psychopaths, but instead that they are a religious group with carefully considered and radical beliefs. He also believes that knowing this can influence strategy to stop them.
Guest(s): Graeme Wood

Chapter a DayThe Heart of Things - 4 of 10 - 2/26 - Jim Fleming reads from "The Heart of Things: a Midwestern Almanac" by John Hildebrand. It's a finely written appreciation of the humor and drama of everyday life in the Midwest. Driving North in the springtime is a rite of passage for Hildebrand. "There's a stark beauty to all this empty space," he write, "carved out woods and bare earth and held in place by a few fence lines.
The 12:30 broadcast will be shortened to allow time for the WPR membership drive. The full half hour will be available online and on the 11 p.m. broadcast.

Route 51Feb. 26, 2015: Dr. Julie Mead on The Impact of School Vouchers - This Thursday, February 26th at 10 am, Wisconsin Public Radio’s Route 51 focuses on the potential impact of an expanded school voucher program on public and private education in Wisconsin. Our guest is Dr. Julie Mead, a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis of UW-Madison's School of Education, who will be in Wausau to participate in a forum hosted by the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service. Mead will speak at 6:30 p.m.Guest(s): Dr. Julie Mead

Spectrum West with Al RossSpectrum West for February 26,2015 - Musician James Moors, performing at Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls, is featured on Spectrum West. The show also includes a conversation with Pamela Johnson, a lecturer in the music department at the University of Wisconsin-Barron County in Rice Lake, about the university’s Steinway Concert Series, and a discussion with Jody Peck, co-director of Shell Lake's Theatre in the Woods’ production of the musical Oliver.
Guest(s): Jody Peck, James Moors, Pamela Johnson

The Joy Cardin ShowThe Many Uses Of Lavender - Get a break from the doldrums of winter with a discussion about spring! Joy Cardin talks with the owners of the largest lavender farm in the Midwest, located on Washington Island. They discuss the many uses for the purple plant – including culinary, health, cosmetic and more – and why it’s experiencing a renaissance in the U.S.
Guest(s): Edgar Anderson, Martine Anderson

Chapter a DayThe Heart of Things - 3 of 10 - 2/25 - Jim Fleming reads from "The Heart of Things: a Midwestern Almanac" by John Hildebrand. It's a finely written appreciation of the humor and drama of everyday life in the Midwest. In this chapter he writes about the importance of small talk, something he learned as a young man working in an auto plant and has known the truth of in all his life to follow.
The 12:30 broadcast will be shortened to allow time for the WPR membership drive. The full half hour will be available online and on the 11 p.m. broadcast.

The Kathleen Dunn ShowThe War On Science - Kathleen's joined by the journalist who wrote the latest cover story for National Geographic about the growing skepticism of science. We'll take a look at what's causing reasonable people to doubt climate change, evolution, vaccinations, genetically modified foods, and even the moon landing.
Guest(s): Joel Achenbach

To the Best of Our KnowledgeVery New Poems - The internet and social media are breathing new life into… poetry. This hour, meet the unofficial poet laureate of Twitter, and explore a poetry-writing video game. It’s poetry for the people this week on To the Best of Our Knowledge.

To the Best of Our KnowledgeHeart of Darkness (Updated) - Filmmaker Josh Oppenheimer spent 5 months with a former death squad leader, watching him reenact his crimes. Next time on To the Best of Our Knowledge, the story of a filmmaker's journey in the heart of darkness -- Indonesia's killing fields.

Central TimeNew Dietary Recommendations, Superior Days Highlights - New suggestions for America's dietary guidelines include cutting back on salt and sugar, and being more focused on a healthy lifestyle. A nutrition expert explains the report for us, and tells us how these recommendations could affect our future eating habits. Then we learn about the Superior Days, an event where people visit Madison from Northwest Wisconsin to discuss important issues in the region.

Central TimeRight-To-Work Update, UW-Madison Staff Diversity - The University of Wisconsin-Madison strives to attract and retain diverse staff and faculty in order to create a better learning environment. We speak with the Vice Provost for Diversity and Climate about the importance of diversity in the classroom. We also follow the latest news on right-to-work in Wisconsin.

Central TimeWeekly Congress Rundown, Ending Mass Incarcerations - There are 2.3 million people in the country's prison system, and in some states more money is spent on prisons than on higher education. Voters and the nation's courts support changes to the current system, so why isn't anything happening? Our guest is a law expert with a 10-step plan to end mass incarceration and reshape our prisons. We also get the latest news on Congress.